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West Virginia Parkways Authority upgrades customer service center and its features
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Parkways Authority continues to improve the customer experience for motorists along the West Virginia Turnpike. On September 30, 2024, an upgraded internal system and upgraded website for customers went live. Also released was an upgraded phone system which includes Interactive Voice Response. That response allows customers to self-service […]
Despite rainfall from Hurricane Helene, West Virginia’s drought continues
Rainfall from Hurricane Helene last week lessened the dry conditions in parts of West Virginia, but the state’s historic drought continues. The hurricane tore across the southern United States, causing flooding that destroyed homes and infrastructure and killed more than 200 people. More than half of those killed were in North Carolina. While the Mountain […]
Guardian investigation confirms fossil fuels industry has strong hold on West Virginia lawmakers
Last week an investigation from the Guardian confirmed what many in West Virginia have long assumed to be true — corporations, specifically the fossil fuel industry, have a captive hold on our state officials. The Guardian obtained communications records between fossil fuel lobbyists and lawmakers in several states, including West Virginia, showing how closely the […]
WV Tourism introduces paranormal trail highlighting local lore
SUTTON, WV (WOWK)–West Virginia is wading into the ever-growing scare tourism through the introduction of a paranormal trail. West Virginia Tourism’s Paranormal Trail highlights 14 landmarks across the state that are either said to be haunted or represent a local cryptid. Those who wish to participate can download a paranormal passport and then earn points […]
Great weather for weekend events in WV, KY & OH
(WOWK) — Dense morning fog is expected in the area on Thursday morning (October 3) but sunshine is set to come back just in time for the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival which starts Thursday in Milton and runs through Sunday. Lots of sun across the board and the small chance of showers Sunday happens after […]
Local school district improves state test scores during 2023-24 academic year, ranking 4th in West Virginia
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The new school year is in full swing now, but Hancock County Schools are taking time to reflect on some accomplishments they achieved during the 2023-2024 academic year. Results from the West Virginia General Summative Assessment show major improvements in Hancock County Schools as they are ranked 4th in the entire […]
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